The volume of gas in the lungs at the end of normal expiration is____________?
Correct answer: B. Functional residual capacity
- A. Expiratory reserve volume
- B. Functional residual capacity
- C. Residual volume
- D. Inspiratory reserve volume
Explanation
Functional residual capacity is the volume remaining in the lungs after a normal, quiet expiration. It equals expiratory reserve volume plus residual volume.
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